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Chicago Shakespeare Invites Audiences to “Illinoise”

Chicago Shakespeare Invites Audiences to “Illinoise”

| February 7, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel Chicago Shakespeare at Navy Pier’s production of the edgy, energetic musical “Illinoise”, based on the Sufjan Stevens’

“In the Heights” is Powerful

“In the Heights” is Powerful

| February 2, 2024

By Cate Rees-Hessel Marriot Theatre’s high energy production of “In the Heights” brings the audience into Washington Heights with eloquent

“Emmet Otter” is Utterly Wonderful

“Emmet Otter” is Utterly Wonderful

| December 20, 2023

By Anna Hessel The Muppets are in Chicago for the holiday season at the lovely Studebaker Theater – “Emmet Otter’s

American Blues Opens New Theater With an Old Favorite

American Blues Opens New Theater With an Old Favorite

| December 20, 2023

By Anna Hessel American Blues Theater opens their brand new facility with the annual classic of “It’s a Wonderful Life:

“The Nutcracker” by Joffrey – Magical, Iconic, Breathtaking

“The Nutcracker” by Joffrey – Magical, Iconic, Breathtaking

| December 17, 2023

By D’Arcy Mies With Wes Hessel Their version is set in Chicago in December 1892, five months before the opening

“Daughter” is a Regimented Revelry

“Daughter” is a Regimented Revelry

| November 25, 2023

By Flo Mano with Wes Hessel It’s been half a century since Donizetti’s opéra comiques “The Daughter of the Regiment

“Twelfth Night” in the Island Life…

“Twelfth Night” in the Island Life…

| November 25, 2023

By Anna Hessel Once again, Chicago Shakespeare brings us the very finest theatrical experience – their Caribbean-themed “Twelfth Night” is

“Reflections: Voices of the Underrepresented” Represents

“Reflections: Voices of the Underrepresented” Represents

| October 16, 2023

By Wes Hessel In an office building at 11 E. Adams St., on the east edge of the Loop is

Tank and the Bangas Hitting on All Cylinders

Tank and the Bangas Hitting on All Cylinders

| October 16, 2023

By Sydney Milligan with Wes Hessel In their recent show at the Auditorium Theatre, two-time Grammy nominees Tank and The

“Soldier Songs” Speaks Strongly

“Soldier Songs” Speaks Strongly

| October 16, 2023

By Flo Mano with Wes Hessel Chicago Opera Theater opened its 50th season with the dynamic “Soldier Songs”, performed at